Finals week!

The most dreaded time of the semester has loomed upon me. Next week I have 4 finals. Two on Monday and two on Thursday. If that isn't stressful enough, I still have to see patients! There are still some class requirements I have to meet. When will I find time to study? My head hurts and just can't remember anything anymore. I wonder if there are any remedies to better memory?

I can't wait till this week is over. We're going to Killington for a snowboarding weekend right after school on Friday. I really just need some R&R time.

Day 2 - Ocean City weekend

We decided to visit Baltimore on day 2 of our Ocean City trip. We purchased tickets to the National Aquarium and I also wanted to eat at Bo Brooks since we didn't get to the last time we went. When we got into the car, the GPS said our travel time is close to 3 hours! Meanwhile when directions back home, it said it was only going to take over an hour. We drove forever and finally got to Baltimore. We missed our 1pm entry to the aquarium and had to wait until 3:45pm to enter. The aquarium was nice. I love the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Bo Brooks was delicious! On our way back to Ocean City, we got lost and took 4 hours to get back. Boy, it was an exhausting long day but it was worth it. Hope to visit again soon.

Day 1 - Ocean City weekend

Right before school starts we decided to take a trip to Ocean City with Mike's family. Since we're taking my car with a built-in GPS, I didn't feel the need to print out directions. 3 hours into our drive we arrived at Cape May ferry terminal. Instead of directing us straight down I95S, the stupid GPS led us to this more expensive route going across the Delaware river. We just spent $46 to get on the ferry one way. I've never been on a ferry with my car, its an experience.

Bahamas / Florida cruise

Finally Friday is upon us! In two days I will be embarked on a cruise to the Bahamas and Florida with my husband. Its a much needed vacation. We've both been exhausted and cranky. I didn't get excited about the trip until today. Just too stressed out about everday life to really relax! Tonight we'll have the house all to ourselves. We'll do a nice BBQ dinner and then start packing.

Some of the things I'll be looking forward to on the trip:
-Rock climbing wall
-Pools and whirlpools
-Day spa
-Fitness center and classes (Yes spinning!)
-Gourmet restaurants
-Sun and beach
-Nightly entertainments
-Casino
-Shopping

I need to come back relaxed and tanned. I vow to do absolutely nothing on this trip but enjoy myself. I deserve it after the long school year and hard days at work!

Summer past times

Good thing the weekends have been nice enough to spend it outdoors. We started biking leisurely and as a form of exercise. We just completed a 23mile bike tour this past Sunday. Thought it would be a challenge but it ended up being very easy and had a really nice time with friends and family. I love the summer, the sun and the warm weather!

When sh!t hits the fan, it splatters

The old saying: "When it rains, it pours"
My new saying: "When sh!t hits the fan, it splatters"

My hubby's job called him early this morning to tell him he has the day off. I got home early from school at 9am and decided to spend a few hours with hubby before going to work. As I turned the corner going home with breakfast in hand, I see a traffic agent "aka the devil" standing next to my hubby's car pulling out a ticket from her handheld printer. I looked down the block and realized his was the only car there. Alternate side parking was in effect. My hubby should have been out of the house before 9am if he had to go to work but because they called him last minute and told him not to go in, he was screwed and forgot he had to move his car at 9am.

So not only did he lose a day's pay because of lack of work. Now its another $45.00 down the drain from the parking ticket.

When sh!t hits the fan, it splatters!

What does it take to be happy?

Maybe I need to find peace within myself to be happy?
Maybe I should be less angry and learn to let things go?
To be more appreciative of everything and everyone around me?
Be thankful for all that I've got no matter how little it is?
Be a better person first before expecting more from others?
Maybe I don't deserve to be happy?
Am I a bad person? Am I being punished?
Maybe I'm asking for too much? Expecting too much? Giving too little?
Maybe I need something to believe in?

Today, I will learn to relax. To think before I speak. To take a deep breath. To close my eyes and think of a happy place. My turn will come one day...

Sunday fun day

Went to Edgewater, NJ. They have the most amazing view of the city. We parked next to the water and just looked at the NYC skyline. I wouldn't mind moving to Edgewater. Its a beautiful neighborhood. Plus my favorite Japanese market place and food court is there!


My husband's favorite Creamyakis

Boom Boom Pow

I was being a hermit studying in bed this beautiful Saturday morning when I heard a boom. I immediately knew someone had a car accident outside. Normally I wouldn't really care or go out to look but then I remembered last night I parked my car outside on the street instead of in my carport. Since people tend to make U-turns on my block and there were a few times when idiots would accidentally hit the parked cars, I thought maybe my car was hit. So I threw on a sweatshirt and sweatpants, and went outside. My car was untouched, thank God, but I saw groups of people at the corner of the block. Turns out there were two cars involved in some sort of accident where one of the cars actually ran up on the curb into the front yard of someone's house! The car drove through a brick fence and plowed down a small tree. Fire engines, police cars and paramedics all started driving up. Reminder to self, never buy a corner property.

Diet blunders

I made these delish cupcakes tonight out of boredom. I really should keep myself more busy. I always end up making all this yummy food and not eating them. I have this passion for cooking and playing with recipes. Not good when I'm trying to diet.

15 day colon cleanse

I'm taking these colon cleanse pills for the first time today. Two in the morning, two in the evening. Its supposed to clean and speed up my sluggish digestive system. They also claim it can help you lose weight and flatten your stomach. I took two at 9am. 8 hours later still no sign of uh... any movements. What's surprising is that I didn't know a person is supposed to have 2-3 bowel movements a day. That's a hell lot of time being spent on the bowl!

What to expect while on the pills:

Today's breakfast

1 - Cream of wheat made with Silk soy milk and a hint of sugar

1 - Orange whipped yogurt

1 - Banana

Just realized the Cream of wheat has to be eaten while its hot or else it turns into Playdoh.

Diet blunders

There's always good stuff like this around... now do you understand why its hard for me to diet?

Chocolate covered strawberries from Borgata

The start of a new me

Today, I will start taking care of my body. Now that the weekend has come and gone, I am going to try eating healthier and be more active. My goal is to feel and look better by the end of June. Why June? Well, that is when we plan to go on vacation. I have about two months. I better get it poppin'.

So how did I get here? A few reasons and I won't make any excuses... First, being too comfortable in a relationship can really make a person lazy. All you want to do is spend time together doing absolutely nothing as long as you're in each other's presence. Second, going back to college is rough especially since I have to wake up at 6am every morning and study every minute of the day. There's barely any time to plan meals or go to the gym. Most of the time I'm looking for a quick fix in between classes, grabbing pizza, sandwiches or burgers in the cafeteria. When I get home after a long day of classes, the last thing I want to do is go workout.

I remember there was a time when I used to go to the gym 5-6 times a week for 2 hours a day, practically lived there! I went as crazy as to doing 2 spin classes back to back. I was also a very strict eater cutting out all fast food, snacks, junk food and soda. Not that being strict was bad, but I surely wasn't living life. So this time around, I'm going to do things in moderation. Since its spring break this week, I am going to slowly get back into the gym (starting tomorrow perhaps?). The first couple of days won't be easy but I'm ready for the lifestyle change.

Today's activitiy
So how did I do today? Well I worked all day, couldn't really implement much of my "get healthy plan" (I know I know, sounds like an excuse).
Breakfast - I had a wheat bagel with egg whites, ham and tomatoes
Lunch - Skipped it because I was too busy (sigh I know that's bad) and snacked on about 4 pieces of chocolate truffles (it was the stress, don't shoot me!)
Dinner - I had a healthy portion of mom's home cooked meal
Snack/dessert - One white chocolate covered strawberry

Goal for tomorrow
To cut out the chocolate, eat a sensible lunch and squeeze in a workout. Going out with bff tomorrow, hope I won't run into a detour!

Atlantic City boardwalk on Easter Sunday

The Borgata

My cousin from Florida came to visit for the weekend so most of the family (12 of us) are spending a night at The Borgata with him hanging out. Fun times.

I was playing slots in front of the MIXX nightclub entrance. Mostly people watching, I like doing that and secretly criticize them in my head. So it brought back some great memories of when I went to the two NKOTB concerts at the Borgata back in Sept 08' and Nov 08'. Don't forget about the expensive after parties at MIXX in which we had to get table service in order to guarantee entry into the club. Did I mention we didn't even get to meet the guys? The only thing I got to do was hold Donnie's hand for a brief second as he walked by on his way out. *gasp*

Happy Easter!

My bestfriend, her 3 year old daughter and I stopped by the pet shop yesterday in the mall. Couldn't resist taking pictures of these cute bunnies. I sent them to hubby and he said, "Oh no, you're going to come home with one". He knows me too well... I almost did go home with one but I resisted. The word "resist" is usually not in my vocabulary.


I especially loved this little tan colored one.


What a cutie!